Curtis Symphony Orchestra with Osmo Vänskä and Yefim Bronfman

May 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM · The Granada Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA The Granada Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA

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Curtis Symphony Orchestra

3 concerts

Yefim Bronfman

7 concerts

Tashkent-born pianist Yefim Bronfman, an American citizen since 1989, is acclaimed for modern Russian repertoire, recording all Prokofiev piano concertos and sonatas. A 1997 Grammy winner, he debuted with the New York Philharmonic in 1978.

Osmo Vänskä

Born in Sääminki, Finland, Osmo Vänskä is renowned for conducting the Minnesota Orchestra and recording Sibelius with them. He won the 1982 Besançon Young Conductors Competition, served as chief conductor for Iceland Symphony, BBC Scottish Symphony, and guest in Lahti Symphony. Vänskä's work spans Sibelius, Beethoven, Mahler, and his 100+ BIS recordings showcase his versatility. He's noted for integrating music into community events and maintaining global ties in his career.